MX-1278
El Cristo Airport
Tecolutla, VeracruzElevation 13 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18174°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36354°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
El Cristo Airport is in Tecolutla, Veracruz. Field elevation 13 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMS. DONNA SOWERS
Manager phone662-287-3223
AttendedALL MON-SUN, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-1278
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionVeracruz
CountryMexico
Coordinates20.4736, -97.0560
Distance from city4 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›PRIOR TO FAA ACT.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
›PILOTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.
›FUEL AVBL 24 HRS CREDIT CARD SVC.
›COURTESY VEHICLE AVBL.
›CLSD CHRISTMAS & THANKSGIVING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-1278 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-1278 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-1278 have a TAF?
When MX-1278 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MX-1278?
MX-1278 sits at 13 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-1278?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.